Rigatoni With Beef & Green Olives

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 16

Delicious Rigatoni With Beef and Green Olives Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

550

Sugar

Fat

22g

Rigatoni With Beef and Green Olives is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. The tender rigatoni pasta is tossed with lean ground beef, savory green olives, and sweet roasted red peppers to create a balanced and delicious meal. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking with different spices or veggies added in. Serve this dish with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Start by boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta.
2.	While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
3.	Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking up any large chunks as you go.
4.	Stir in the olives, roasted red pepper, and dried oregano, and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
5.	Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined.
6.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This hearty pasta dish is packed with flavor and protein, making it a filling and satisfying meal.

The combination of beef, olives, and roasted red pepper creates a unique and delicious flavor.

CONS

This dish is fairly high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The green olives may be an acquired taste for some people who are not fond of their salty flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it does contain a good amount of protein from the lean ground beef.
Olives are also a good source of healthy fats and antioxidants, and they have been linked to reducing inflammation in the body.

	1 large onion , chopped
	3 garlic cloves , minced
	1 cup green olives , pitted and halved
	1/3 cup roasted red pepper , drained and sliced
	12 ounces lean ground beef
	12 ounces rigatoni pasta
	1 teaspoon dried oregano